Leuven, Belgium
Fons Sapientiae
This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Edinburgh, Scotland
David Hume's Statue
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Mons Meg
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Edinburgh, Scotland
William Wallace and Robert the Bruce Statues
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Greyfriars Bobby
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Eyam, England
Hall Hill Troughs
One of the U.K's earliest public water supplies is within the "plague village."
Chester, England
Chester Rows
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Trevor, Wales
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.
Gwynedd, Wales
Portmeirion Village
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Eyam, England
Eyam Plague Village Museum
Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.
Bakewell, England
Chatsworth House
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Buxton, England
The Devonshire Dome
Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.
Buxton, England
The Crescent
A historic Georgian building and warm springs.
Biddulph, England
Biddulph Grange
This fantastical and eclectic English garden takes its inspiration from Egypt, China, the occult and more.
Conwy, Wales
Quay House, The Smallest House in Great Britain
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
Llandudno, Wales
Great Orme Tramway
One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.
London, England
The Soho Square Hut
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
London, England
Traitors' Gate
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
London, England
The Tower Ravens
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Queen Mary's Garden
The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."
London, England
Replica of the Golden Hinde
This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.
London, England
William Wallace Memorial
A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."
London, England
Postman's Park: Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice
A quiet memorial to those who died saving others in the heart of the City of London.
London, England
Battersea Power Station
Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.
